Wendy Tatum

Female

Birmingham, Alabama

In 2022, I took a step back from ad agency life to focus on writing a fictional story inspired by a friend who nearly lost her battle with depression and the 83-year-old pistol who saved her. By shining a warmer light on mental illness, I hope to celebrate those who find laughter in the darkness and healing in the process.

I am a copywriter/creative director, co-owner of an internationally recognized advertising firm, co-author of a published humor book and a historical book created for Alabama’s Bicentennial Commission. My copywriting experience has elevated a number of national brands, and my editorial work has appeared in Southern Living, Cooking Light, and Coastal Living. As a board member of the non-profit GirlSpring, I actively serve to empower girls through creative writing. I hold a BA in English and Marketing and reside in Birmingham, Alabama, with my husband/business partner and our precocious pug puppy Duke.